Powells Creek (Hyco River tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Powells Creek |
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Location of Powells Creek mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Hyco River |
| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia North Carolina |
| County | Halifax (VA) Person (NC) |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Winns Creek divide about 2 miles north of Cunningham, North Carolina 550 ft (170 m) 36°33′21″N 079°03′21″W / 36.55583°N 79.05583°W |
| River mouth | Hyco River about 3 miles south-southwest of Harmony, Virginia 340 ft (100 m) 36°31′38″N 078°58′49″W / 36.52722°N 78.98028°W |
| Length | 5.20 mi (8.37 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | east and southeast |
| River system | Roanoke River |
| Basin size | 8.89 square miles (23.0 km2) |
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| Bridges | Faulkner Road |
Powells Creek is a small stream, about 5.20 miles (8.37 km) long. It flows into the Hyco River in Person County, North Carolina.
Other Names for Powells Creek
Sometimes, streams and rivers have more than one name over time. This can happen for many reasons, like different local communities using different names.
According to the Geographic Names Information System, Powells Creek has also been known by these names:
- Crowder Creek
- Storys Creek
Where Powells Creek Flows
Powells Creek starts about 2 miles (3.2 km) north of a place called Cunningham, North Carolina.
From there, it flows towards the east. Then, it turns and flows towards the southeast. It continues its journey into Person County, North Carolina.
Finally, Powells Creek joins the Hyco River. This meeting point is about 3 miles (4.8 km) south-southwest of Harmony, Virginia.
Understanding the Watershed
A watershed is like a big bowl that collects all the rain and snow that falls within its area. All this water then drains into a common stream, river, or lake.
The Powells Creek watershed covers an area of about 8.89 square miles (23.0 km²). This means all the water that falls on this area eventually flows into Powells Creek.
- The area gets about 45.9 inches (116.6 cm) of rain each year.
- About 61% of the land in the watershed is covered by forests. These forests are important because they help keep the water clean and prevent soil from washing away.
